- Listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened over two dozen others across 12 states.
- CDC warns against eating deli meats unless reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill bacteria.
- Vulnerable populations like the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women should avoid deli meats.
- Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause severe illness like listeriosis, with symptoms like nausea, cramps, and diarrhea.
- Approximately 1,600 people are infected with listeria in the US every year, with around 260 deaths.
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